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Greece and 10 Countries Agree to Ensure Safe Travel Within the EU

Eleven EU states, including Greece, agreed to ensure the freedom of safe travel within the Union through the coordination of tourism policies and the gradual lifting of border controls.

Greece Invites its Tourism Businesses to Open for 2020 Season

Greek tourism businesses will receive much support in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, assures the government's spokesman, Stelios Petsas.

Greece Discusses Gradual Restoration of Travel with Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia

The mutual lifting of restrictive measures to restore travel was discussed during the Quadrilateral Summit of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia.

Ferry Travel in Greece: Passengers Must Fill Out Health Questionnaires Before Boarding

A health declaration questionnaire must be filled out by all travelers prior to boarding ferries in Greek ports during the post-Covid-19 period.

IATA: Covid-19 Air Transport Disruption to Impact Greek Tourism

Disruption to Greece’s air transport sector, caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, is set to cost the country’s tourism sector 9.2 billion euros in losses, says IATA.

Greek Tourism Minister Says Social Distancing Key to Safe Holidays

Social distancing is here to stay for both Greeks and visitors, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told the BBC’s The Coronavirus Newscast podcast.

Germany, France Table €500bn EU Covid-19 Recovery Fund Idea

Germany and France have proposed the creation of a recovery fund worth 500 billion euros, to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the EU economy.

KLM to Start Athens – Amsterdam Service on June 6

KLM, as of June 6, will begin services between Greece’s capital Athens and Amsterdam in The Netherlands.

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel to Reopen on June 1

The four-star Elia Ermou Athens Hotel, located in the center of the Greek capital, plans to resume operations on June 1.

Air France to Gradually Resume Flight Schedule by End of June

Air France plans to resume its flight schedule by the end of June, with a gradual increase in the number of frequencies and destinations.

Accor and AXA to Offer Medical Support to Guests at 5,000 Hotels Worldwide

Accor and AXA have partnered to provide medical support to guests across the 5,000 Accor hotels worldwide.

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Support Measures to be Announced this Week

The Greek government is expected this week to announce support measures for the country's tourism sector in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece Extends 14-day Quarantine for all Int’l Arrivals by Air

Greece is extending the 14-day self-quarantine required for anyone crossing its borders by air, until the end of May.

Germany Wants Global Travel Ban to be Lifted by June 14

Germany is aiming for the worldwide travel ban to be lifted on June 14 and replaced by a travel advisory that would inform of which destinations were open to visitors.

ESM Credit Line Now Open, Greece Could Save up to €800m

Greece could save up to 800 million euros in interest rates over the next decade, if it chooses to use the European Stability Mechanism's (ESM) credit line.

Visiting Greek Archaeological Sites post-Covid-19: Safety Measures and Rules

Archaeological sites throughout Greece have reopened their gates, following a two-month shutdown as part of the government's measures to fight Covid-19.

Coordination Actions Needed to Restart Cruise and Yachting in Greece

The suspension of all cruise activity for two months, due to Covid-19-related restrictions, is expected to lead to 78 million euros in lost revenue for Greece, says the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Greece Chairs EU’s Committee of Ministers with a Covid-19 Focus

Addressing the Covid-19 crisis is among the top priorities of Greece as Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for the second half of 2020.

EU Calls for Voluntary Use of Virus-tracing Apps to Fight Covid-19

The EU is encouraging the voluntary use of virus-tracing apps so that citizens can be warned of a potential Covid-19 infection when they travel.

Emirates Resumes Passenger Flights to Nine Destinations

Emirates, as of May 21, will operate scheduled flight services to nine destinations including London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Chicago, Toronto and Sydney.